Guesthouse Vehendi Motel

Visit Andre Cheese Farm Shop and find out how the best Estonian cheese tastes! We also sell other exciting dairy products.Our cheeses were the first Estonian food products to be recognised internationally: we received three golden stars at the Superior Taste Awards in Brussels and silver badges at the World Cheese Awards 2016.Visitors can also visit the farm, pet the calves, see how the robotic milking machine works, and how milk is turned into cheese.Cheese – what every milk dreams about!

Peko Holiday Home, belonging to Värska Orienteering Club, is located 3 km from Värska. The ground floor of the holiday home has a large dining room for 24 people, a kitchen, a sauna and a toilet. The first floor has two bedrooms, six beds each. There is a bonfire site next to the building.There are excellent opportunities for exercising in the vicinity of the house: ski tracks, a volleyball court, an orienteering track and a map.

‘Countrywomen’ is a group of sculptures by sculptor Mare Mikofi, completed in 1974, which has been on display at the Town Hall Square in front of the Tartu Art Museum since 2013.It depicts two women, the older one sitting and being content and exhausted, and the other, the younger, standing beside her, empathetically holding her arm around the older woman’s shoulder. The difference between the generations is strongly reflected in their clothing – the younger is wearing trousers, a light vest and platform shoes, and the older one is wearing a dress and an apron, leaving her feet bare.The installation of ‘Countrywomen’ celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Tartu Art Museum in the Leaning House.

Siimusti Ceramics shop sells its own products: mugs, bowls, candle holders, cream jugs, butter cans, and much, much more.The selection includes ceramics in one colour as well as with different patterns.The product range is varied and wide, and everyone will definitely find something to their liking!

In winter, when Lake Peipsi is frozen, the Mesi Tare family offers guests a real adventure holiday — a winter day on Lake Peipsi! The host takes the group out onto the lake ice in a karakat (a vehicle specially built for driving on ice), teaches them how to fish, and catches fish from an ice hole with the group. The fish that are caught are used to make a delicious soup in a pot set up on the lake ice. After a 3-hour karakat safari and ice fishing, a heated tent sauna awaits on shore, where you can warm up your body and then cool off in an ice hole! Enjoy an authentic Lake Peipsi experience with your family, children, and pets!

On the Onion Route, you can participate in an Old Believers' cooking workshop that introduces the region's traditional foods and preparation methods. The workshop selection includes onion pies with boiled sugar or making and decorating cookies. The instructor is Natalja Rästas, the first onion pie master of the Onion Route, who demonstrates cooking techniques, shares her recipes, and helps each participant follow along step by step. At the end of the workshop, all prepared dishes can be sampled on-site or taken home. The workshops take place in the classroom of the Kolkja Old Believers Museum. The room accommodates up to 15 participants; for larger groups, a suitable alternative can be arranged in advance. To ensure the desired time, it is advisable to book the workshop at least three working days in advance. Additionally, it is possible to order a guided tour of the museum alongside the workshop, which provides an overview of the history, lifestyle, and traditions of the Old Believers, giving the workshop greater depth and context.

Emajõe-Suursoo, located in Tartu County, is home to dozens of bog islands and pristine nature, where a local guide can take you on an adventure. Since humans rarely set foot here, the area is home to a diverse range of species. Using bogshoes, we will walk across the bog islands and explore their primeval forests. We will definitely see traces of animal and bird activity and maybe even meet the local inhabitants themselves. If you are lucky, you may find a proud eagle owl or moose antlers during the hike. The trip also includes a light snack. The hike is suitable for children aged 12 and above. Friendly pets are welcome too!

Tehvandi Sports Center offers modern facilities for playing pickleball in the picturesque environment of South Estonia, near the town of Otepää. Pickleball is a rapidly growing racket sport that combines the best features of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, suitable for both beginners and experienced players. The courts at Tehvandi Sports Center meet official dimensions and provide a quality playing experience for individual enthusiasts, groups, training camps, and corporate events. On-site, it is possible to rent the necessary equipment, including rackets and balls, making it easy to start even for those without their own equipment. Court usage is based on prior booking, ensuring smooth, convenient game organization. In addition to pickleball, Tehvandi Sports Center offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities, including accommodation, catering, conference rooms, and other sports facilities. We have everything you need to participate in various athletic activities in one trip.